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Jungian

Other forms: Jungians

A Jungian is a therapist who follows the theories and methods of Carl Jung. You can also describe the therapy itself as Jungian.

You might read a description of Jungian psychology or a Jungian therapist — both follow the system and ideas that Carl Jung developed in the early 1900's. The name Jung is pronounced "young," and Jungian sounds like "youngian." Jungian psychology is also called "analytical," and though Jung began his career as a follower of Sigmund Freud, his ideas were quite different. Jungian analysis emphasizes the power of the unconscious mind to heal an individual as well as to connect to humankind.

Definitions of Jungian
  1. adjective
    of or relating to Carl Jung or his psychological theories
  2. noun
    a follower or advocate of Carl Jung's theories
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    follower
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
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